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The Top Five 2003: Starson v. Swayze

Each year Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on his comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting.

Starson v. Swayze, 2003 SCC 32

The Top Five 2005: Auton v AG of British Columbia

Each year Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on his comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting.

Auton (Guardian ad litem of) v. AG of British Columbia, 2004 (S.C.C.)

Charter rights and the B.C. Government’s refusal to pay for special therapy for autistic children. The full decision is available here.

The Top Five 2005: Chaoulli v. Quebec

Each year Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on his comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting.

Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General), 2005 (S.C.C.)

An individual’s Charter right to have private insurance pay for private health services which are already provided in the public system. The full decision is available here.

The Top Five 2011

Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting.

Summaries of important legal cases from 2011, as identified by the Honourable Mr. Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal at OJEN's 2011 Summer Law Institute. 

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